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PTA Tax Check & PTA Tax Calculator?
Don’t worry about high PTA taxes, PTA tax check & PTA Tax Calculator will provide you with complete tax details for your Mobile Phone Brand, whether you are using an iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus, Google Pixel, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Redmi, Motorola, Xiaomi, or any other expensive mobile phone.
These are estimated PTA mobile tax check rates. All rates are available with official websites. You can confirm the PTA tax from official sources before paying any text to any agent. You can easily check your PTA mobile tax online by using official sources.
Useful Links: Device Verification DIRBS
What is PTA Tax?
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is a government institution that ensures regulations and registration of mobile phone devices imported to Pakistan. PTA charges an amount for the registration fee. After paying the PTA tax, you can operate mobile devices and can use cellular networks, i.e., Jazz, Telenor, Zong, and Ufone, hassle-free
How to Choose Mobile Price for Tax Calculation
When phones are imported, the importer declares their price (CIF value) to customs. This declared value must align with international market prices to avoid penalties. Customs may compare the declared value with the phone’s retail price in global markets (e.g., USA, UAE, or China). Websites like Amazon, eBay, or official brand stores are often referenced.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) maintains a database of mobile phone prices for tax purposes. If the declared value seems understated, customs can use the FBR reference price instead. You can check CIF Value of your mobile phone at PTA mobile tax list and can easily check PTA Tax.
PTA Tax Calculation Components
The National Assembly of Pakistan approved the Finance Act 2024 on 28 June 2024, after the assent of the President of Pakistan, and it became effective on 01 July 2024. PTA tax rates have been revised, and six types of taxes have been imposed on the import of mobile phone devices. PTA mobile Tax Check comprise on these tax components:-
- Regulatory Duty
- Sales Tax
- Withholding Tax (WHT)
- IT Duty
- Mobile Levy
- Provincial Tax
All tax components incorporated in PTA tax check calculator.
Regulatory Duty (PKR)
| Value (USD) | Regulatory Duty | PTA Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 to $30 | PKR 180 | 15% × CIF |
| $30 to $100 | PKR 1,800 | 15% × CIF |
| $100 to $200 | PKR 2,700 | 15% × CIF |
| $200 to $350 | PKR 3,600 | 15% × CIF |
| $350 to $500 | PKR 10,500 | 15% × CIF |
Sales Tax (PKR)
Sales Tax (PKR) on Imported Mobile Devices
| Value (USD) | Sales Tax (PKR) | PTA Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 to $30 | PKR 150 | 17% × CIF Value |
| $100 to $200 | PKR 1,870 | 17% × CIF Value |
| $200 to $350 | PKR 1,930 | 17% × CIF Value |
| $350 to $500 | PKR 6,000 | 17% × CIF Value |
| $500 & Above | PKR 10,300 | 17% × CIF Value |
Withholding Tax (WHT) for CNIC and Passport
Withholding Tax (WHT) for CNIC and Passport on Imported Mobile Devices
| Value (USD) | Withholding Tax (WHT) | WHT for CNIC | WHT for Passport |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 to $30 | PKR 70 | 12% × CIF Value | 17% × CIF Value |
| $30 to $100 | PKR 930 | 12% × CIF Value | 17% × CIF Value |
| $200 to $350 | PKR 970 | 12% × CIF Value | 17% × CIF Value |
| $350 to $500 | PKR 3,000 | 12% × CIF Value | 17% × CIF Value |
| $500 & Above | PKR 5,200 | 12% × CIF Value | 17% × CIF Value |
Mobile Levy
Mobile Levy on Imported Mobile Devices
| Value (PKR) | Mobile Levy |
|---|---|
| PKR 10,000 to 40,000 | PKR 1,000 |
| PKR 40,000 to 80,000 | PKR 3,000 |
| Over PKR 80,000 | PKR 5,000 |
IT Duty
- 9% of the phone price or CIF Value
Provincial Tax
- 0.9% of the total tax
PTA Tax on CNIC and Passport
Please note this price for CNIC and passport. These rates are for all the variants, whether you have 256GB or 512GB, or one terabyte, it does not matter.
PTA Tax on Passport in PKR
PTA Tax on Passport in PKR
| Mobile Value in USD | Fixed Rate (Amount in Pak Rs) |
|---|---|
| Upto $30 | 430 PKR |
| Above $30 and up to $100 | 3,200 PKR |
| Above $100 and up to $200 | 9,580 PKR |
| Above $200 and up to $350 | 12,200 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
| Above $350 and up to $500 | 17,800 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
| Above $500 | 27,600 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
PTA Tax on CNIC in PKR
PTA Tax on CNIC in PKR
| Mobile Value in USD | Fixed Rate (Amount in Pak Rs) |
|---|---|
| Upto $30 | 550 PKR |
| Above $30 and up to $100 | 4,323 PKR |
| Above $100 and up to $200 | 11,561 PKR |
| Above $200 and up to $350 | 14,661 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
| Above $350 and up to $500 | 23,420 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
| Above $500 | 37,007 PKR + 17% Sales Tax Ad Valorem |
How to Check PTA Tax on Mobile?
If you’re unsure how to check PTA tax, just follow the simple IMEI steps. You can check PTA tax using either our calculator above or through your mobile’s IMEI number. For full steps, visit our detailed guide on How to Check PTA Tax on mobile easily.
How to Pay PTA Tax Online easily?
if you are struggling for How To pay PTA tax online in Pakistan, use the official channels such as mobile banking, ATM, or visit the nearest bank with your PSID. Here is detailed step by step guide to How to pay PTA Tax online through JazzCash.
Why Trust PTA Tax Calculator?
Our PTA Tax Check Calculator is built on official CIF (Customs Import Freight) values directly sourced from PTA and FBR databases, ensuring a high level of accuracy. We also integrate real-time USD to PKR exchange rates, so your tax estimates are always up to date and aligned with current market conditions.
Unlike other tools that use outdated or static values, our calculator delivers live, data-driven results making it one of the most reliable and accurate PTA tax calculators available online.
🔍 Disclaimer: While we strive for the highest accuracy using official data, final tax amounts may vary slightly. Always cross-check with the official DIRBS PTA portal before making any payment.
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PTA Tax Check Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the PTA Tax Check Calculator and mobile registration process
The PTA Tax Check Calculator is a free online tool that helps you instantly check the applicable PTA mobile registration tax for any phone using real-time USD to PKR exchange rates and official FBR CIF values.
Our calculator is integrated with live USD to PKR exchange rate APIs and uses official CIF values from the FBR database.
This ensures the tax estimate is updated in real-time and matches current government standards.
Yes, the tax shown is based on official FBR CIF values and live exchange rates.
Simply enter your phone model into our calculator.
It will show two separate results: one for CNIC-based tax and the other for Passport-based tax, allowing you to compare and choose the cheaper option.
We currently support over 1300 phone models from all major brands including:
- Apple (iPhone)
- Samsung
- Xiaomi
- Vivo
- Oppo
- OnePlus
- Realme
- Tecno
- Google Pixel
- Infinix
- Huawei
- And more
More models are added regularly.
Yes, the PTA tax calculator supports all iPhone models from iPhone 6 to iPhone 15 Pro Max.
No. This tool is 100% free to use and does not require any signup or payment.
It is developed to help users quickly check mobile tax without confusion or delays.
Yes, the calculator is especially useful for imported phones.
It shows you how much PTA tax you'll pay to register phones bought from the USA, UAE, UK, or any other country.
You must register your mobile device with PTA within 60 days of first usage in Pakistan.
Yes, after calculating the tax, you can download the result as a PDF or share it with others using our one-click buttons.
This is helpful for documentation or comparison.